Chemical Industries Association warns on energy costs

12:50 PM MST | December 5, 2013 | Michael Ravenscroft

The Chemical Industries Association (CIA; London) says that the government is not providing solutions to the energy crisis facing UK industry. The chancellor made a statement to parliament today, providing an update on the position of the UK's economy and outlining government spending plans. "If we are to realise a vision of 50% growth by 2030—providing the societal solutions that our industry brings through our products and technologies—we need to see more action to ensure affordable and secure energy supplies," says Steve Elliott, chief...